Tipped to be one of the most visionary development projects to get off the ground in Doha, The Pearl- Qatar is set to become the country’s hippest zip code with state-of-the-art residential, recreational and commercial facilities on a scenic waterfront location. As a manmade island developed purely for freehold ownership by foreign investors the venue will be the entertainment and residential hub of Qatar’s capital city with a space of 4 million square meters at its disposal. Less than 20km from the nearest international airport this mega construction project was designed by the Callison group of architects. It is located off the West Bay Lagoon quarter, 350m from the coast of the city.
Constructing an impressive 32km of coastlines The Pearl- Qatar will encompass nearly 15,000 luxury dwellings for nearly 45,000 residents three years from now. Divided into sections dubbed Costa Malaz, Porto Arabia, Isola Dana, Abraj Quartiers, Viva Bahriyah, Perlita Villas, La Plage South, Medina Centrale, Floresta Gardens, Giardino Villas etc the riverfront living spaces and leisure facilities will also include penthouses, apartments, villas and town homes that reflect French, Arabic. Spanish and Italian cultures stylistically.
A number of five star hotels will also be part of the landscape in addition to an international yachting centre with the capacity to house more than 900 vessels in three scenic marinas. Community amenities such as schools and other recreational hubs will also be set up while 2 million square feet will be devoted to entertainment and retail outlets while world class restaurants will also make their presence felt in this revolutionary leisure Mecca.
The venue’s retail precinct is of course Porto Arabia which already houses luxurious flagship stores from global brands such as Alexander McQueen, Hermes, Stella McCartney, Harmont & Blaine, Giorgio Armani, John Galliano, Emporio Armani, Hugo Boss and Missoni. Other highlights include the Roberto Cavalli, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Ricci, Chloe, Vera Wang, and Gianfranco Ferre outlets while automobile icons Maserati and Ferrari have also set up shop at Alfardan Sports Motors.
Some of the best restaurants and cafés at The Pearl include Burj Al Hamam, Anima Gallery & Lounge, Dalloyau, Bice Ristorante, Mango Tree, Quisine by Guy Savoy, Pampano and the award-wining Midori Japanese eatery. Caffè Vergnano, Armani Caffe, Costa Coffee and Bread Basket are some of the finest cafés and bakeries at the locale while the highlight confectioners include Gold Gourmet, Marble Slab Creamery and Stickhouse.
Travellers in search of a luxury Doha Qatar hotel should look no further than the elegant Kingsgate Hotel Doha. Providing guests with the best in contemporary comforts this stylish rest is one hotel Doha counts among its best accommodation providers for holidaymakers.